wet bilge / bilge pump

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groundhogyh

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May 30, 2006
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so, my boat is on the hard, cork is out, yet there is still water there.

my fuel tank has been relocated to the port locker. so i can see deeper into the bilge.

i think i have seen others post about their completely dry bilges. mine always has a bit of water in it. i dont like this.

i want to get my bilge pump lower, but there seems to be an object, that i think was to set the fuel tank on, down there. can this be pulled out?

what type of bilge pump are you using?

what is the secret to a dry albin vega bilge?

groundhog

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pelagicasd

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Jan 28, 2001
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It was removable on the Series 2 that I salvaged. I hoped that I could use the tank on Lyric but the series 1 has a narrower bilge and it wouldn't fit. Just a bit of a caveat though. The lower the pump the higher the lift means the lower the output. My personal
feeling on bilge pumps is every boat should have at least three. Small pump for maintenance, big pump for emergencies, manual pump for backup. Lyric has also been plumbed to allow the engine to pump the bilge. A high water alarm is a good plan also and I
believe there are alarms now that will phone you if your boat is taking on water. Pump cycle recorder will let you know if your pump is going off more than normal.On a somewhat sad note I'm announcing my intent to go over to the dark side. The wife has finally convinced me to sell Lyric and buy a small cuddy- cabin power boat. It will be a package deal with a custom built galvanized trailer and a 1994 Ford F-350 diesel.
She is hull #120, first sold in 1969 but laid up in 1967. She is an exceptionally well thought out boat. Numerous projects have been done with high quality gear. Judy worked for West Marine when we were outfitting her and the joke was Judy didn't get a paycheck
as she was paid in product. This was before most of the stuff they were selling was being produced in the big red star factory. Next year she will officially be a "plastic classic" at 50 years of age. I'll be putting her on the market then. Electronics need
updating and she is in serious need of a new paint job. WaltFrom: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com on behalf of ground hog groundhogyh@... [AlbinVega] AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
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so, my boat is on the hard, cork is out, yet there is still water there.

my fuel tank has been relocated to the port locker. so i can see deeper into the bilge.

i think i have seen others post about their completely dry bilges. mine always has a bit of water in it. i dont like this.i want to get my bilge pump lower, but there seems to be an object, that i think was to set the fuel tank on, down there. can this be pulled out?

what type of bilge pump are you using?

what is the secret to a dry albin vega bilge?

groundhog

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dougpol1

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Feb 13, 2010
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is list but can't post to itI am replying not to the post with
this link with Robin KNox Johnsons boat sailing A Suahilie as
Posted by a writer who did some writing for him. IT seems I can
reply to this list but can't Post to it?? I was much younger
when He was sailing around the world in his wooden ketch. I was
sailing a 21ft Japanese sloop dreaming of such and adventure. The
article almost brought a tear to my eye. Doug Enjoy

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groundhogyh

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May 30, 2006
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The Cork...it is not up the keel. It is way at the bottom. Like 3 inches from the bottom. There must be some gunk in the drain hole. I shall shoot a hose into that hole to clear it outSent from my iPhone
 
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tiempo2010

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Sep 24, 2008
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A diaphram pump will remove the most water - like a Whale Gulper 220 or 320. The other advantage is the pump is not in the bilge.
 
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groundhogyh

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May 30, 2006
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Thats another thing....
My manual bilge pump doesnt work so well....
So as I have been fishing in the bilge, I found a type of screw on end to the manual bilge pump hose.
It is kin of a strainer and also a small thin rubber skin/diapharam that kind of is supposed to work as a check valve. Is this device necessary for the operation of the manual pump? Mine was found just floating around loose. Where do I purchase another? Or a new diaphram? diafram.. oh hell

Thanks.
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tiempo2010

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Sep 24, 2008
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A strainer is a good idea so large objects that end up in the bilge do not end up clogging the hose. Not sure what you mean by diaphram/check valve.
 
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groundhogyh

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May 30, 2006
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this gadget allows water to be sucked into the hose, then when the water trys to fall back out, it shuts off. one way onlySent from my iPhone
 
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tim_klynn

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Feb 12, 2008
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I put a whale supersub 650 at the bottom of the bilge. Seems to pump it almost dry.A check valve keeps the discharge hose from draining back into the bilge. Tim
 
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Vega1447

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Oct 19, 2019
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Albin Vega 27 Limerick
Females don't have ....(Apologies to anyone who is offended.)John V1447 Breakaway--
John A. Kinsella Ph: +353-61-202148 (Direct)
+353-61-333644 x 2148 (Switch)
Mathematics Dept. e-mail: John.Kinsella@...
University of Limerick FAX: +353-61-334927
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John Kinsella's Website

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tim_klynn

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Feb 12, 2008
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There are probably people in the U.S. that are offended by the word "kitten" or the word "blue", so no doubt pee and prostrate are offensive to someone, the question is should anyone care if they are. Tim
 
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Vega1447

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Oct 19, 2019
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Albin Vega 27 Limerick
Too much information.. :)You see I had the impression that some Americans are easily offended.Apologies to any American sailors not offended by these comments.. :)John V1447 Breakaway--
John A. Kinsella Ph: +353-61-202148 (Direct)
+353-61-333644 x 2148 (Switch)
Mathematics Dept. e-mail: John.Kinsella@...
University of Limerick FAX: +353-61-334927
IRELAND Web:

John Kinsella's Website

jkcray.maths.ul.ie jkcray.maths.ul.ie
 
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Gazuum

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Oct 23, 2010
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Pearson P365K Port Angeles
Being easily offended is just another American social disease.


I'm going to sue somebody because I was feeling girlish one day
and decided I wanted to shower with the Dallas cheerleaders and
they wouldn't let me! (only because I was feeling girlish, of
course)

Gordon

On 10/15/2016 12:24 AM, John.Kinsella
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